Archaeologists excavating a lush Roman-era house in western Spain have uncovered a huge 1,800-year-old colourful mosaic featuring the head of a ‘winged’ Medusa. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
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Did a Sultan Find Medusa’s Sarcophagus in the Basilica Cistern?
Nestled beneath the winding streets of Istanbul, just 490 feet (149 meters) from the Hagia Sophia, lies an ancient cistern that may have been the final resting place of Medusa! Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Ancient Places Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired Gorgon
In ancient Greek mythology, Medusa is the most famous of three monstrous sisters known as the Gorgons. The earliest known record about the story of Medusa and the Gorgons can be found in Hesiod’s Theogony. According to this ancient author, the three sisters, Sthenno, Euryale, and Medusa, were the children of Phorcys and Ceto and lived […]
Music listening habits tell about mental health
Brain imaging reveals how neural responses to different types of music really affect the emotion regulation of individuals. The study proves that especially men who process negative feelings with music react negatively to aggressive and sad music. Emotion regulation is an essential component to mental health. Poor emotion regulation is associated with psychiatric mood […]